Broughton

Cannabis plants worth an estimated £50,000 were discovered in Broughton this morning (Wednesday). Police were at the site in Northampton Road from about 11.30am until 2.30pm. A total of 67 plants were discovered, which officers say are worth £50,000. A police spokesman said there had been no arrests at the moment but inquiries were ongoing. … [Read more...] about Cannabis factory worth £50,000 found in Broughton

KEVIN Broughton, with breaks of 34 and 39 won the final two frames to earn Abingdon Conservative B a 4-2 victory away to Littlemore RBL B in Division 3 of the Gentworks Oxford & District Snooker League. Broughton defeated Simon Painter, who had a break of 33 in a high-class contest. GENTWORKS OXFORD & DISTRICT SNOOKER LEAGUE RESULTS Premier & Div 1: Witney B 6, Woodstock 0; Abingdon Conservative A 4, Littlemore RBL C 2; Eynsham A 2, Oracle A 4; Thame A 4, New Club A 2. Div 2: Littlemore RBL A 4, Thame C 2; Oracle C 4, Witney A 2; New Club B 3, Oxford Bowls Club A 3; Green Road A 2, Highfield A 4. Div 3: Littlemore RBL B 2, Abingdon Conservative B 4; East Oxford Conservative A 5, House Club A 1; Oracle D 4, Green Road B 2. l SIMON Aries had a superb break of 57, but still lost his match when playing for Fieldside away to New Club in the Gentworks Oxford & District Billiards League. Aries, playing off -80, went down 200-103 to David White (+45), who had a … [Read more...] about SNOOKER & BILLIARDS: Kevin Broughton’s breaks win it for Abingdon

THE primary school in Broughton Gifford is appealing for help to improve its vegetable garden, as part of a new project. The aim is to get the children growing, caring for, harvesting, and sharing delicious and healthy food, having fun while they do so and learning lifelong positive eating habits. Hayley Gardyj, one of the teaching assistants at St Mary’s Primary School who is helping to lead the project, said: “Successful implementation of the project requires many supporters and sponsors to help build the garden in the initial stages. “All the evidence shows that children who grow fruits and vegetables are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables. “Eating these foods in childhood has shown to be an important predictor of higher fruit and vegetable consumption in adulthood, which can prevent or delay chronic disease conditions over a lifetime. “Whether your child struggles with sensory processing or not, all children benefit from sensory play, … [Read more...] about Appeal to improve Broughton Gifford school’s vegetable garden

Since forming in 1999, the West Midlands duo have toured extensively, performing across more than 20 countries and releasing three albums – 1999's Every Other Word, Freehand in 2004 and last year’s Off By Heart. And fans can hear their emotive songs in a spectacular high energy show on February 22. Dempsey on guitar and vocals and Broughton on fiddle and mandolin can entertain. The list of acts they’ve played with includes Whippersnapper, Pentangle, Mary Black, Joss Stone, The Urban Folk Quartet, Fairport Convention, The Albion Band, Dave Swarbrick and Percy Sledge. “With the album and the sell-out gigs, last year was our most successful to date so we can’t wait to get back out again,” said Joe. “We’re really looking forward to playing songs from our previous releases as well as a few new tunes which we’ve been working on." And Kevin adds: “We’ve spent the last few months exchanging ideas, so new songs are coming … [Read more...] about Dempsey Broughton announce Brum gig

ONE person was treated by paramedics following a two car crash in Broughton Hackett this evening. Emergency services were called to the scene at 6pm (Monday, January 15). West Midlands Ambulance Service treated one occupant, whilst one Worcester crew from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Mercia Police made the scene safe. More to follow. 18:00 @HWFireWorcs attended RTC involving 2 small vehicles #BrougtonHackett where @OFFICIALWMAS treated one occupant and @WMerciaPolice implemented scene safety — HWFireControl (@HWFireControl) January 15, 2018 … [Read more...] about One hurt following two car crash in Broughton Hackett